Kelly Pavlik vs Bernard Hopkins

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Vincent Gottschalk, Jul 17, 2008.


  1. Sandmanl337

    Sandmanl337 Pactard Full Member

    6,647
    0
    Apr 6, 2008
    I doubt it.. So far Pavlik has been rumored to fight Calzaghe, Mora, Williams, Green, and some other fights I can't think of right now I'm sure.. What he needs to do is to go ahead and fight his damn mandatory, Marco Rubio, and then get ready for a megafight against Abraham..

    Pavlik vs Hopkins, I'm not sure, but for some reason I wanna' say Pavlik by TKO..
     
  2. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

    39,534
    71
    Oct 28, 2004
    Bernard Hopkins didn't get to rest with Calzaghe on his ass every second of the fight, so he basically threw the fight, bullshitting and acting like a prima donna. Tarver was just lazy, coming straight from the recording studio in the Rocky movie :lol: Bernard choses his opponents wisely, but just like with Taylor and Calzaghe, he's struggling with busy opponents that brings it.

    Sure, Tarver has good straight punches, Calzaghe has straight slaps.. Pavlik has a huge wing span, he puts power behind his right hand, and hes pretty damn accurate behind that jab. Expect an ugly fight, but with Pavlik sorting out his distance after a close three or four first rounds, then outworking Hopkins by simply punching...

    Pavlik will bring it, winning a 8-4 UD.
     
  3. rluevano

    rluevano El Gato De Culiacan Full Member

    639
    1
    Jun 14, 2006
    Those are just excuses and Tarver and Cazaghe have still proven much more at higher weight classes. Hopkins befuddles every opponent even in losing. Plus even at his advanced age he still has amazing stamina. Tarver has a good wingspan and even more power behind his left, but you have to land the punches. Simply throwing a lot of punches means nothing if you're eating counter rights all night.
     
  4. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,473
    0
    Apr 7, 2008
    I wouldn't mind seeing this match up. After what Hopkins show in his last fight, I think Pav would take a SD, if he can deal with all the dirty **** BHop will bring.
     
  5. adamsutherland

    adamsutherland Member Full Member

    446
    0
    Mar 16, 2008
    pavlik doesnt stand a chance
     
  6. daredevil1989

    daredevil1989 Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,177
    1
    Dec 9, 2007
    pavlik doesnt set a pace that calzaghe sets and doesnt have his engine so the stamina issue would be less than what it was in the hop-calzaghe fight
     
  7. Southpaw Brit

    Southpaw Brit Member Full Member

    278
    0
    Nov 16, 2007
    Hopkins takes Pavlik to school. 118-110 Hopkins.
     
  8. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,846
    2,141
    Jul 19, 2004
    Pavlik is predictable with a leaky defense. B-Hop is sneaky with a tight defense. I also think that Pavlik's chin is crackable and Hopkins right hand will land enough to break it.

    The only thing that concerns me is that for the first time, Hop shopwed signs of fsatigue in the Callazage fight. If he can't keep up the pace than Pavlik can out hustle him for a decision.

    I still pick Hop to KO Pavlik.
     
  9. mrweddingdj

    mrweddingdj New Member Full Member

    84
    0
    Feb 8, 2007
    You Forgot GODZILLA!:good


     
  10. 330

    330 New Member Full Member

    68
    0
    Jul 8, 2008


    Same goes for McKart, Zerducci, Miranda, Taylor and Lockett before they fought Pavlik.
     
  11. 330

    330 New Member Full Member

    68
    0
    Jul 8, 2008

    You're right, Jermaines 26 straight landed punches had Pavlik on the mat for .98 seconds.
     
  12. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

    3,259
    1
    Apr 27, 2007
    this fight will problably looks like the calzaghe fight, having hopkings win and getting it taken away from him because the judged give fight to most active fighter instead of who lands more.
     
  13. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

    49,523
    15,947
    Jul 19, 2004
    Me neither.
     
  14. BIGTIMETIMMY

    BIGTIMETIMMY ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

    2,274
    1
    Jan 3, 2007
    i hate this fight and the strain it is putting on my mind should i cheer for my All time Favorite or my Current....LET'S GO DRAW!!!!!
     
  15. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

    15,124
    7
    Mar 6, 2006
    don't worry he probally thinks berand is called the executioner cuz he thought it sounded cool

    post some video of him vs joe lipsey of echlos